Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2618

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

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Description en: Genus of about 25 species of evergreen shrubs from woodland, forest margins, and streamsides in southern Africa. They have simple, usually densely hairy leaves with rolled margins, and are grown for their fragrant, pea-like flowers, borne singly or in pairs from the leaf axils. Where temperatures fall below 7°C (45°F), grow in a cool greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in a shrub border or at the base of a house wall.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

Pests en: Red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42